I was a healthy/fit girl all my life. However, when hit 18 I developed a condition called Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome ( PCOS for short) Its a rare condition, but even rarer to suffer from a side affect from PCOS, is Phantom Pregnancies. With Phantom Pregnancies ( which I had ten) I suffer from all the conditions and affects that a normal pregnant woman would suffer, accept there is no baby, it just a affect from a condition that affects my hormons. With this condition it also affects it sufferer's with skin conditions, mine was Eczema. I gained over 100 pounds and developed ezcema.
I went on Atkins ( cut out the foods that irretate my condition), when I was 22 ( am now 23 1/2) and I have lost 110 pounds but still need to lose 40 lbs. My Eczema is now almost clear. And the weight is coming off and my other health issues are becoming more in check.
I love Atkins, and fatsecret.com is really helping me stay on the path without wavering. It really compliments my efforts/diet and work out routines.
Good health to all
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